Comfort in Our Conversion

Do Not Grow Weary - 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Message 1 - Comfort in Our Conversion - 1 Thess. 1:1-10.

(DON'T MISS THE INTRO FOR THIS SERIES: Intro to 1 & 2 Thessalonians.)

Here is the outline for this sermon:

I. The Proof of Election – vs. 2-4

A. Election – John 1:13; Acts 13:48; Rom. 9:15-16; Eph. 1:4-5
B. Faith, Hope, and Love – Rom. 5:2-5; 1 Cor. 13:13

1. Work of Faith – faith that works – James 2:26 (belief/behavior)
2. Labor of Love – out of love, working to the point of weariness
3. Patience of Hope – endurance inspired by hope

II. The Power of Preaching – vs. 5

A. In Word – Rom. 10:13-17; 1 Cor. 1:21
B. In Power – Isa. 55:10-11; Rom. 1:15-16
C. In the Holy Spirit – 1 Cor. 2:4-5
D. In Assurance (with conviction) – Matt. 18:3; 2 Tim. 3:14; Heb. 6:11
E. By Qualified Preachers – 1 Cor. 9:27; 2 Cor. 1:12

III. The Proceeds of Faith – vs. 6-7

A. Following the Lord – 1 Cor. 11:1
B. Receiving the Word (in affliction and joy) – Matt 13:23; John 17:8; John 10:26-27
C. Exemplifying the Gospel – 1 Tim. 4:12; 1 Peter 2:20-21

IV. The Progression of Conversion – vs. 8-10

A. Confession and Profession – the Word is Sounded Forth
B. Conversion – Psa. 19:7; Acts 3:19-21

1. Faith – believing the Word
2. Repentance – turned to God from idols

C. Expectation – waiting for His Son

1. From Heaven – Eph. 1:19-21
2. Who was Raised from the Dead – Rom. 6:4
3. Who Delivers Us from the Wrath to Come – Rom. 1:18; 5:9